Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio of the ruling coalition the United Democratic Alliance is going strong in the state as there is hardly any opposition. The alliance also comprise the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDDP), BJP and Naga People’s Front (NPF). The NDPP-BJP alliance was formed ahead of the 2018 elections. Moreover, 21 NPF MLAs joined the UDA ensuring that there is hardly any opposition. In 2018, NPF won 26 seats, the NDDP, 16, BJP 12, NPP, 2 and JD(U), 1.
This time the BJP is likely to fight in 20 of the 60 seats while backing the NDPP candidates in 40. In Nagaland the other issue is that seven tribes have been demanding a separate state Frontier Nagaland by carving out 16 districts of the state. The Centre had recently held a meeting on this issue to find a way out.
| Const. Name | Candidate name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimapur-i | H. Tovihoto Ayemi | BJP |
13,325
(Lead:
6,959)
|
67.01% |
| Kewekhape Therie | OTH | 6,366 | 32.01% | |
| Dimapur-ii | Moatoshi Longkmer | NDPP |
23,856
(Lead:
5,147)
|
53.19% |
| Y. Vikheho Awomi | OTH | 18,709 | 41.71% | |
| Dimapur-iii | Hekani Jakhalu | NDPP |
14,395
(Lead:
1,536)
|
45.16% |
| Azheto Zhimomi | OTH | 12,859 | 40.34% | |
| Ghaspani-i | Jacob Zhimomi | BJP |
32,037
(Lead:
20,096)
|
55.95% |
| V. Phushika Aomi | IND | 11,941 | 20.85% | |
| Ghaspani-ii | Zhaleo Rio | NDPP |
11,405
(Lead:
4,175)
|
46.48% |
| Z. Kasheto Yeptho | OTH | 7,230 | 29.46% |
All 60 Assembly Constituencies in Nagaland
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